Safety Products

Please be sure to read the product label of any insecticide you choose to use to get information on the personal protective safety gear you will need. In most situations, it is recommended that you wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes with socks, chemical resistant gloves, and goggles. In areas where ventilation is poor, a manufacturer may recommend you wear a mask or a respirator. We have put together two different safety kits that will make selecting the correct safety gear easier for you.

Bed Bug Bites

By DoMyOwn staff

Bed Bug Bites Pictures & Facts

Many people wonder whether or not bed bug bites are harmful. Do they hurt? Do they leave a rash? What are bed bug bites symptoms? The image below shows you what bed bug bites look like.

 

The truth is that bed bug bites are generally not harmful, but the irritation from them can last for longer periods of time than other common insect bites, such as flea bites. The difference between a flea bite and a bed bug bite is the center. Flea bites create a red dot in the center. Bed bug bites do not.

Bed Bug Bite Time-lapse Video

Want to see what it’s like to have a bed bug bite you? Check out this video:

If you discover bed bug bites, it's important to identify that you have bed bugs before you start treatment. We've created a handy how-to treatment guide that walks you through what bed bugs look like, where to look for bed bugs, how to get rid of bed bugs, and how to prevent bed bugs.

Visit our Bed Bug FAQ page for other common bed bug questions and facts.

 

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